What time is the NASCAR race today?
One answer, read off your own clock: whether there’s a NASCAR Cup Series race today where you are, the green-flag time in your timezone, and the channel it’s on.
What channel is NASCAR on?
NASCAR’s US TV rights are split across networks, so the channel changes through the season. In 2026 the Cup Series runs on FOX and FS1 (February to May), then Prime Video (May to June), then TNT (June to July), then USA and NBC (August to November). Each race page lists its own network and radio coverage.
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Common questions
What time does the NASCAR race start today?
The box above reads your device's clock and timezone, so if there's a Cup race on today's date where you are, it shows the green-flag time already converted for you, with a live countdown. Cup races are scheduled in US Eastern time and usually start in the afternoon or evening ET.
What channel is the NASCAR race on today?
The box above names today's network. NASCAR's TV home rotates during the season: in 2026 the Cup Series runs on FOX and FS1 (February to May), then Prime Video (May to June), then TNT (June to July), then USA and NBC (August to November).
Is there a NASCAR race today?
If there's no Cup race on your date, the answer above says so and names the next race with its date, time and channel, so you can tell whether it's tomorrow or next weekend.
How long is a NASCAR race?
Most Cup races take about three to three and a half hours from the green flag, longer with rain delays or overtime. This page treats a race as under way for four hours after its scheduled start.
The whole season: NASCAR Cup 2026 schedule and results.
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